If you are in charge of cooking for the holidays, you have the power to guard against illness that affects 76 million people every year. A few simple food safety steps will help protect your family and friends. One of the simplest: cooking to the proper temperature. Here’s a free guide you can download and keep handy in your kitchen.
There is a lot of talk about trade these days. In my latest blog, I provide some context for the discussion when it comes to U.S. meat and agricultural exports. How is safety assured in the meat we send to other countries? Is it really worth it to jump through all the regulatory hoops? You might be surprised by the answer. My previous blog took a deeper dive into imported meat and my new blog about U.S. exports completes the picture for you.
America’s public research universities are leading an initiative to address world hunger and malnutrition. The Challenge of Change Commission outlined seven challenges for public universities to address to help achieve global food and nutrition security. Food-system veterinarian Leah Dorman believes the responsible use of antibiotics in food production can be part of the solution.